Given that recent reports suggested Darnold might be out until December, this can’t be considered surprising news. At 3-6 on the season, New York is going nowhere fast this season. It needs to play it safe with the franchise quarterback.

Following some success earlier in the season, Darnold has hit that proverbial rookie wall recently. He’s thrown two touchdowns compared to seven interceptions over the past three games.

With Darnold out of action against the hapless Bills, veteran Josh McCown will get the start. He’s a nice placeholder and one of the NFL’s best backups.